A team of archaeologists has discovered a new secret tomb at Al-Khaznah, a temple located in Petra, Jordan. Inside there were 12 human skeletons and a chalice similar to the “Holy Grail” that was around two thousand years old, the researcher said. The confidential.
The excavation led by Pearce Paul Creasman began in August 2023. To penetrate the ground, the team used radar that uses electromagnetic pulses to detect objects underground. The instrument revealed the existence of two new underground chambers at the site.
In the new tombs there were several bronze, iron and ceramic objects that were around two thousand years old. Among these objects, which were in good condition, was a chalice similar to the one used by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper before his death, the so-called “Holy Grail.”
The remains of 12 people were also found, whose bones, despite being intact, were not in good condition. According to the person responsible for the excavation, the poor condition of these human remains can be explained by the high humidity and flooding that occurs in Petra, as well as by the material with which the tomb is made, specifically sandstone.
Pearce Paul Creasman believes that the analyzes that will now be carried out on the skeletons will allow us to better understand who these people were. The next step, write the The confidentialis to accurately date all the bones and objects found and use the DNA they can extract to determine if the skeletons are related to each other.
Source: Observadora
